ONBOARD USS BLUE RIDGE (Dec. 7, 2018)

A Sailor and his family pose for a photo on the main deck of U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during the ship’s first Family Day Cruise in three years. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for patrolling and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Semales (Released) 181207-N-YG414-099